John Renteria Obituary

John Renteria, 90, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1934, in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Roberto and Juanita (Ortiz) Renteria.

He spent 38 years with the Rock Island Railroad before retiring. Outside of work, John enjoyed cheering for his favorite sports teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was also an avid fan of Caitlyn Clark, always excited to watch her play.

John enjoyed his trips to Meskwaki casino and especially treasured the time he spent with his family. His stories and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy, and his beloved grandson Ryan Goddard.

He is lovingly remembered by his children: Sheryl (Dale) Goddard, Vickie (Dale) Anderson, John (Leona) Renteria, and Pam (Mike) Stephenson; nine grandchildren: Angela Leeper, Amy (Richard) Wolver, Aron (Ashley) Anderson, Ashley (David) Blackburn, Savanna (Travis) Putney, Matthew Stephenson, Casey Renteria, Damian Six, Steven Cleghorn and eleven great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1-3 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Cross Creek Lutheran Church of Cross, 1975 8th St SW, Altoona, IA.

The family asked that any memorials be directed to the family.

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